I’ve drilled it into my kids to always say “thank you,” Even if it seems like something small to them. Gratitude is important, even for the little things. “Thanks for helping me with my hair this morning, Mom.” “Thanks for the ride!” I don’t get those words nearly as much as I’d like. And so, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2013
To Dare to Dance: How My Daughter Teaches Me Courage
A few years ago, my daughter’s school had a talent show, and my then-first-grader Elanor wanted to dance in it. Not because she took dance lessons and was really good at it, and not because she’s loud and showy; she hasn’t ever had any lessons, and her voice is soft and high-pitched, and you have … Continue reading
Bringing Others Along for the Ride /// An Easy Way for Young Families to Serve
We are in the midst of the “blurry years” – a term I borrow from a friend referring to the times when her three young boys were very young. She couldn’t tell you much about what happened in world news during those years or the movies she saw (partly because she did not have time … Continue reading
Practicing Families 